The network watching the world’s oceans is under pressure – just when it’s needed most
If that sounds expensive, consider that a single major hurricane season can cost the United States…
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GOP strategist says Trump has hit the dreaded ‘Velcro’ phase
President Donald Trump’s committed bloc of grievance voters has largely made him immune to his stumbles,…
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How to Protect Identities and Sessions from Infostealers
Infostealers are among the most persistent and damaging strains of malware affecting individuals and organizations worldwide….
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A meteor exploded in the sky above New South Wales. An astronomer explains where it might have come from
The speed of the fireball is one indicator of this – the faster an object is…
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Some technologies use accelerated natural processes to capture carbon – but can they store it durably?
Natural geological processes have been regulating Earth’s climate for millions of years. Accelerated versions of these…
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How the Great Pyramid of Giza has survived 4,500 years of Egyptian earthquakes
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has survived more than 4,500 years. Earthquakes have repeatedly…
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How do I know if my electric blanket or heated throw is safe?
How do you know it’s compliant? The tag won’t necessarily list the standard. Look for the…
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Tiny fossils found in 1.7 billion-year-old mud yield clues to the evolution of complex life
Stored in an open-air warehouse in tropical Darwin, Australia, are dozens of trays containing cylindrical cores…
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Hunger deepens in Gaza as World Central Kitchen cuts hot meals amid Israel’s blockade
Hunger is deepening across Gaza after the World Central Kitchen reduced its hot meal services. The…
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A key science publishing platform is cracking down on AI slop
The pre-print website arXiv has announced that researchers who put their names to papers which included…
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A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why
The Federal Court of Appeal found in favour of Roxanne Tickle. The matter has been long…
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How to start selling online: Nail the decisions that matter most
Starting an online store means making a handful of early decisions that you’ll live with for…
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The surprising role of a giraffe’s spots
Scientists spent 8 years tracking hundreds of giraffes in Tanzania and discovered a link between their…
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Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime
An obvious danger here is that, if climate disclosures become overly cautious, defensive and compliance-focused, it…
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Linux Server Hardening: 11 Steps to Secure a Production VPS
Almost as soon as you deploy a server on the internet, it is under attack. Within…
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Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Then there is Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, currently marooned outside Parliament and so…
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As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs?
When resources are stretched, it can be harder for those with the most complex needs to…
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Kiwi or not to be: can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a New Zealander?
Like referendums, multiple-choice tests can unhelpfully reduce complex concepts to short, simple (if not simplistic) propositions….
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Redis vs Memcached: Which Cache Fits PHP & WordPress in 2026?
If your WordPress site feels sluggish despite having a great theme and high-quality hosting, the bottleneck…
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Trump promised to beat China — but his policies have given Beijing the upper hand
President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to make America more competitive compared to China, yet a…
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CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Delivered 264% ROI Through Unified Cloud Protection
Many modern cloud security challenges come down to visibility. The complexity of modern environments, the deluge…
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How to Use Edge Caching to Speed Up WordPress Worldwide
Is your WordPress website loading quickly for local users, but frustratingly slow for visitors on the…
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Squeak up! I can’t hear you: pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise
In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic…
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Does 432Hz tuning improve your wellbeing? A music psychologist unpacks the evidence
If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening…
